Palestine: the urgency of action

As the weight of public opinion begins to turn against Israeli atrocities in Gaza, Brian Christopher argues that it's time for the campaign of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) to charge forward. He argues that we should isolate Israel’s every export, prevent every arms deal and cut all cultural ties with Israel while building a thousand bridges in and out of Gaza.

Palestine: The Case For A One State Solution

With the Israeli assault on Gaza still raging, John Rees argues that a one state solution is the only way to establish a just and lasting peace.

Gaza & the BBC

Jonathon Shafi reports on Saturday's Gaza solidarity demonstration in Glasgow... and its coverage from the BBC.

Gaza: Why we need to be on the streets

Brian Christopher argues that the latest atrocities being perpetrated in Gaza demand an international response on the streets.

On this day 2/11/1917: The Balfour Declaration

Sinead Dunn examines the Balfour Declaration and its tragic consequences for Palestine and the Middle-East

On this Day 15/5/1948: The Nakba

Reem Abu-Hayyeh remembers the Palestinian 'Nakba' - the 'Catastrophe' - which still hangs over the Palestinian people today and compels them to fight for justice and self-determination.

Samer Issawi and the Hunger Strikes in Context

Following Malaka Mohammed's Communiqué piece on hunger striker Sader Issawi, here is the complete article which deals with the global context of the hunger strikes.

Jonathon Shafi argues Scottish Independence can help the Palestinians

All ceasefires in Gaza are temporary but what stopped Israel invading this time?

John Rees analyses the reasons behind the ceasefire that led to Israel agreeing to a deal on the day a bus was blown up in Tel-Aviv.

A Palestinian’s account of her experience in Scotland

Yasmeen Ahmad gives her account of being Palestinian, moving to Scotland and getting involved in the Pro-Palestine movement in the wake of the Gaza massacre.